Instantly Felt Comfortable and Welcomed

I arrived to Pitt campus with a sense of excitement not knowing what to expect during my 4 months stay. Once I made my first steps between the university buildings I instantly felt comfortable and welcomed.

I chose to live on-campus at Irvis Hall with a roommate which turned out to be one of the best decision I could have possibly made. Living in the dorms does not only make campus live easy and enjoyable but also gives one the opportunity to meet a lot of Amercian students and, by this, makes one part of the Pitt family. One thing I liked the most about Pitt is the strong feeling of unity that makes one proud to study there.

Pittsburgh is a lovely city which has a lot to offer in both summer and winter. Due to the proximity to other major US cities, it is very easy to plan and go on weekend trips to explore the country.

All in all, my time at Pitt was a great experience which supported my personal an educational development. I would go back anytime to have an exciting, fruitful and joyful time. Thank you Pitt!

Manuel Vollbrecht

Germany
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Fall 2018